Cardinal Rules
The protection required to work on, under, or around live equipment
Red Zone
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
List Some!
1.8
The space occupied by Red Zone
4ft from the rail and 25ft from both ends of the equipment
10.1
Maximum Coupling Speed
2MPH
8.1
What are the expectations on Personal Electronic Devices
Not available in the field.
1.2.2
Both the operator or switchman can give this during a movement based on the direction of travel.
Point Protection
Cardinal Rule
A rule that if followed will reduce 90% of all incidents.
Distance required to cross in front of and behind moving equipment traveling at less than 5MPH
300ft in front of
25 ft behind
9.9
Maximum operating speed (at savage vs our site)
10MPH for savage
5MPH for BPCP
4.8
Before performing a new task for the first time what are some things you should do? (3/5)
Read the Procedure
Fill out Initial Training Paperwork
Perform a JHA or SHAPS
Adorn training identification
Pre work inspection
1.4, 1.5.4(Field Training)
What lets us work on, under, or around standing equipment?
Blue Signal / Red Flag
Foul
The area encompassing 4ft feet from an active rail. The area in which an object could be struck by moving rail equipment.
Appendix A: Definitions
Distance required to cross between or work on one end of a string of live equipment.
100 feet
8.4.1, 9.7
Steps to do after Red Zone is Requested.
Fully Apply Independent Brake
Apply automatice brake (As Needed)
Center Reverser Handle
Turn the gen field off.
Confirm the TM has red zone protection
Rule 10.2 & 2.1.5 (C)
Rules on boots?
6' High
Defined Heel (>1/2')
Lace Up
Hard Toe
1.8 (f)
A single car standing test and push / pull test are both part of which Cardinal Rule?
Secured Equipment
Blue Signal
A sign on track or in a piece of equipment that may only be removed by the person in charge of it, showing that TMs may be on under or around railcars.
Appendix A: Definitions
You must perform a safety stop how far from the end of a stub track?
150 feet
4.4.1
What does a Blue Signal Signify?
TM's have protection and are potentially on, under, or around rail equipment.
Rule 11.1
What are the requirements for successfully "Reporting for Duty" (3 options)
Be on time
Well Rested
Correct working Attire
1.18
Operating at a speed that allows stopping within half the last car count given or half the range of vision.
Restricted Speed
DDI
Distance Direction Intent
2.2.6
The distance that you can protect the point past yourself using the triangle of vision.
250 feet or 5 cars
4.4 (Protecting a Shove Movement)
What test should be performed when first taking over a consist, after a locomotive has been off for 4 hours, or a locomotive is added or removed from the consist.
Standing Locomotive Air Brake Test
Rule 13.1
General Rules for Good Faith Challenge?
Speaking up on something that breaks a savage rule
Directly speak with Team Leader
Resolution of the challenge without retaliation with the knowledge that it was requested in good faith.
1.7